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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY OF ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 464341333 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B99 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · academicopportunity.org
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$4.8M
employees
3
volunteers
3
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

SPECIALIZE IN PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT FOR K-12TH GRADE CHILDREN LIVING WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME HARDSHIPS. OUR 360 DEGREE APPROACH PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES EXPERIENCES BOTH INSIDE OUT OF THE CLASSROOM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Academic Opportunity of Arizona (AOA) provides K-12 education scholarships to low-income and disabled students in Arizona through state tuition tax credit programs. AOA partners with schools to offer educational experiences and works with corporations and individuals to facilitate tax-credited donations for scholarships.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Corporate Low-Income Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to low-income students, funded by corporate tax credit donations.
Disabled Displaced Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to disabled and displaced students based on family income levels.
Focus Field Trip
An annual VIP field trip to the Arizona Science Center for students from partnered schools, offering early access and complimentary tickets to exhibits.
Original Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to students based on family income levels through the original tuition tax credit program.
Science On Wheels
Partnership with Arizona Science Center to bring STEM experiences, including mobile planetarium and preschool programs, to schools in Arizona.
Switcher Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to students who switch from public to private schools, based on family income levels.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • STEM-Focused Educational Field Trips 5 activities
    • Educational Field Trips to Arizona Science Center
      Organizes and hosts annual "Focused Field Trips" to the Arizona Science Center for hundreds of students from partnered schools, providing early access and complimentary tickets to exhibits.
    • Educational Field Trips to Arizona Science Center
      Organizes and hosts annual "Focused Field Trips" for hundreds of students from partnered schools to the Arizona Science Center, providing early access and complimentary tickets to exhibits for educational purposes.
    • Facilitating Educational Field Trips to Arizona Science Center
      Organizes "Focused Field Trips" to the Arizona Science Center for hundreds of students from partnered schools, providing early access and complimentary tickets to exhibits.
    • Mobile Science Education Programs
      Delivers engaging science experiences, including a mobile planetarium ("Universe on Wheels") and preschool science programs, directly to classrooms and community centers through its "Science on Wheels" program, impacting over 48,000 students and teachers annually.
    • Mobile Science Education Programs
      Delivers engaging science experiences to classrooms and community centers through its "Science on Wheels" program, which includes "Universe on Wheels" (mobile planetarium) and "Preschool Science on Wheels," impacting over 48,000 students and teachers annually.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship Facilitation 3 activities
    • Administering Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Programs
      Manages and allocates corporate and individual tax credit funds to provide scholarships for students in Arizona, with over $19,000,000 awarded since 2016. These scholarships support students from various income levels, including those up to 185% and between 185% and 342.25% of the poverty level, through programs like Corporate Low-Income, Original, Disabled Displaced, and Switcher Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships.
    • Administering Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Programs
      Manages and allocates corporate and individual tax credit funds to provide scholarships for students in Arizona, including those from low-income families (up to 185% and between 185% and 342.25% of the poverty level) and students with disabilities. Since 2016, over $19,000,000 has been allocated to students in need.
    • Administering Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Programs
      Manages and allocates corporate and individual tax credit funds to provide scholarships for students in Arizona, with over $19,000,000 awarded since 2016. These scholarships support students from various income levels, including those up to 185% and between 185% and 342.25% of the poverty level, through programs such as Corporate Low-Income, Original, Disabled Displaced, and Switcher Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with Disabilities 2 activities
    • Providing Special Olympics Programs
      Increases athletic and leadership opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities through its "Special Olympics" program.
    • Special Olympics Program
      Increases athletic and leadership opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities through its "Special Olympics" program.
  • Mobile and Pop-Up Science Education 1 activity
    • Delivering Mobile Science Education Programs
      Operates the "Science on Wheels" program, including "Universe on Wheels" (mobile planetarium) and "Preschool Science on Wheels," to deliver engaging science experiences directly to classrooms and community centers, impacting over 48,000 students and teachers annually.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.98M
Contributions & grants$3.94M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$46K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.16M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$219K
Grants paid out$1.79M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.82M
Cash$4.81M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$4.81M
Liquid reserves26.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHAD E BAYS CEO/TREASURER 40 $110K
board members · 3
  • KRISTINA CELIK — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT J SMITH — PRESIDENT
  • TERESA STRUNK — SECRETARY
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Files a signed copy of financial audits with the Arizona Department of Revenue as required by Arizona Revised Statute 43-1605.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Offers scholarship awards based on guidance from the ADOR.
  • Arizona Science Center Partner — Brings students from partnered schools to the Arizona Science Center for educational field trips.
  • Arizona Science Center Partner — Partners to bring "Science on Wheels" programs and hosts an annual "Focused Field Trip" for students.
  • Arizona Science Center Partner — Partners to bring life-changing experiences to students, focusing on engaging science experiences to foster a community that values STEM.
  • Bourgade Catholic Partner — Partner school where Academic Opportunity of Arizona supports students
  • Department of Revenue (DOR) Government — AOA files requests with the DOR for approval of donation amounts for corporate tax credits.
  • Grace Christian Academy Partner — Partnered school.
  • GuideStar Partner — Makes its Form 990s available on GuideStar's website.
  • Lexington Life Academy Partner — Partner school where Academic Opportunity of Arizona supports students
  • Northwest Christian School Partner — Partnered school.
  • Nvent Marketing Partner — Developed the organization's website
  • SS. Simon & Jude Partner — Partnered school.
  • Special Olympics Arizona Partner — Partners to bring life-changing experiences to students, aiming to help Special Olympics athletes become useful and productive citizens.
  • Sprouts Partner — Listed as a "Community Impact Partner".
  • St. Gregory Catholic School Partner — Partnered school.
  • The Inspiration Academy Partner — Partnered school.